Jason Pires Galvo
**** ***** **** **** ******. Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
954-***-**** . Email: acxgk0@r.postjobfree.com /
http://www.linkedin.com/in/jaepg1
Diversified Trilingual Marketing/User Experience professional focused on
simple design and the strive for better experiences in and out of work. A
graduate of Pratt Institute with a degree in Art Direction/Communication
Design who is currently completing a graduate UX Certification from Bentley
University. I am seeking an opportunity where I can learn and grow within
an environment that that believes in creativity and putting people first.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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WAC Research, Miami and Fort Lauderdale
January 2015 - Present
Marketing /UX Consultant
WAC has been a leading Marketing/UX Research company since 1972 when it
opened its doors in New York City. At that time WAC was a full service
company providing both quantitative and qualitative research. Over the
years the marketing research industry began to change and clients expected
the various research companies to specialize in either Quantitative or
Qualitative research-we chose to continue with our strength, qualitative
research. I was hired to assist with these changes that included Marketing,
Branding, Technology and Sales initiatives.
. Created Marketing print pieces which included bid sheets, Services
Capabilities Decks and Brochures.
. Strategized WAC Research Branding by revamping the logo, re-designed
the WAC website and created social media channels and marketing
materials that maintained a consistent design.
. Became a member of various networking associations such as SFIMA,
Broward Alliance, Beacon Council, South Florida UX to build
relationships our services to professionals in the industry
. Created and managed content of all WAC Research Social Media Channels
which included Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, Google, Bing and Monthly
Email Newsletters.
. Built relationships and partnered with other industry professionals to
collaborate with marketing and sales initiatives while establishing
WAC Research in the local Market.
. Implemented Marketing initiatives such as User experience and
Marketing networking event as well as monthly lunch and learn events
while creating all Marketing and Branding pieces which included bid
sheets, Services Capabilities Decks and Brochures.
. Handled WAC Research client presentations which included service
capabilities, Methodology proposals, and study deliverables and
findings.
. Facilitated Qualitative UX and Market Research studies for clientele
that ranged in varied in industry (Web, Mobile, Tablet, and Medical
Devices)
. Implemented emotional/facial Recognition technology in both Miami and
Fort Lauderdale Facilities in order to enhance results of our
participant reaction and offer further evidential deliverables to our
client stakeholders.
. Consulted with clients and recommended UX, CX and Market Research
Methodologies based on requirements that were gathered.
. Handled full study implementation from screener creation, survey
design, Recruiting, booking facility, Moderating and Reporting.
. Methodologies and services included: UX, Market Research, Moderating,
Remote Testing, Emotional Response, Shop Along, Taste Testing,
Prototype, Beta Testing, Customer Experience, Surveys, Focus Groups,
Triads, ID I's Diary Studies, Ethnography, Recruiting, Facility
Management
UXRD, Miami FL
November 2015 - Present
User Experience / Consumer Insights
User Experience Research & Design (UXRD) offers strategic user experiences
services to serial entrepreneurs, incubators and corporate teams that is in
partnership with WAC Research. Our niche is facilitating the early
development lifecycle on complex products where we can help a project team
discover and refine requirements, connect to your users, and create a
usable and useful product. Our name says it all. We provide User Experience
Strategy; User Research; and Experience Design - User Experience, Research,
& Design. (Web, Mobile, Tablet, and Medical Devices)
. Handled UXRD Marketing efforts and managed Social Media outlets
included promotional postings, post boosting, and client prospecting
using Facebook, LinkedIn, twitter, Google AD Words, Google AD Words
and Bing.
. Conducted UXRD client presentations of service capabilities, discovery
call meetings, proposals, and findings.
. Consulted with clients on Strategy and methodology recommendations to
reach UX, CX and Market Research study initiative goals.
. Worked with cross-functional teams to translate business goals and
user needs into interactive solutions. Methodology and services
included but not limited to: Expert Reviews, Remote moderated and
unmoderated usability testing, Prototyping, Shop Along, True Intent,
Gap Analysis, A/B Testing, Card Sort, Survey design, Focus Groups,
Triads, and Ethnographies.
. Coordinated full implementation of Qualitative and Qualitative
research and usability testing studies from proposal, requirement
gathering, location/facility rental, study design, participant
recruiting, testing, reporting and presentation of findings.
. Assisted with Customer Experience studies and produced Personas and
Journey maps to understand and empathize with the consumer and tailor
a comprehensive personalized digital marketing strategy to enhance the
overall customer experience of client's services and product.
. Provided insight to clients to enhance customization and content
creation.
. Produced conceptual design wireframes, prototypes and visual mock ups
using the adobe suite and Axure.
Products:
UXGOFER - UXGofer is a web and mobile app built specifically to make User
Experience Research easier, faster, and more accessible. The application
supports you through the entire user experience research workflow.
. Conducted Demonstrations for UXGOFER in English and Portuguese and
spoke at various Networking events and conferences throughout south
Florida such as UXSUMMIT, EMERGE, and SFIMA South Florida Marketing
association.
. Built relationships with the heads of UX education in various
universities where I allowed 3 month free trails of UX Gofer to
Undergraduate and Graduate students in order to familiarize themselves
with the app so that they could use it professionally and market the
product to their employers after graduation.
. Created a database of prospects and clients on constant contacts where
a monthly newsletter was sent with helpful information and interesting
articles relevant to the UX Industry and UXGOFER.
. Oversaw Sales and marketing of UXGOFER while Collaborating with other
companies to partner market and cross sell UXRD services along with
our UXGOFER product.
. Coordinated live webinars on UXGOFER and recruited speakers in the
industry to speak about the UX process to gain interest from prospects
Key Lime Interactive, Miami
March 2014 - November 2014
User Experience Relationship Manager
Key Lime Interactive is a user research firm that conducts both qualitative
and quantitative research for Fortune 2000 companies, mid-to-large design
agencies, and government agencies. National Relationship Manager focused on
understanding client's U/X needs and building relationships with key
enterprise level clients.
Services included:
. Generated new business opportunities through lead development, account
penetration and relationship building
. Full implementation of Qualitative and Qualitative Usability Research
testing and full lifecycle project management of studies from the
consultation, methodology recommendation, study design, recruiting,
moderating, and full detailed report. (Web, Mobile, Tablet, and
Medical Devices)
. Prospected and presented to UX and Consumer Isights teams of companies
ranging from Local Medium sized to Enterprise level fortune 1000
clients in various industries both Nationally and Internationally.
. Worked with Fortune 2000 companies, mid-to-large design agencies, and
government agencies in various industries which included retail,
finance, ecommerce, travel and banking
. Interfaced with clients and Stakeholders to discuss their main
usability goals while Strategizing and recommending UX methodologies
to meet their needs and goals which included:
Expert Reviews, Customer Acquisition Studies, Remote Testing,
Prototyping, Eye Tracking, Shop Along, True Intent, Gap Analysis,
Prototype Research, Beta Testing, Customer Experience, Card Sort,
Surveys design, Focus Groups, Triads, Ethnography, Persona Creation,
Journey mapping, and Quarterly Competitive Research Reports.
Kelly Services Fort Lauderdale/Miami
March 2013 - March 2014
Business Development Manager
Kelly Engineering Resources serves a wide range of industries, providing
engineers, designers, drafters, project support, engineering managers,
project managers, technicians, and supply chain specialists. We recruit
candidates who meet your engineering needs whether you need a single
engineer for a special project or an entire project team for extended
assignments.
. Developed new business opportunities through lead development, account
penetration and relationship building
. Ability to research, identify and develop lasting business
relationships with decision makers.
. Generated and implementing a long term Market Development Plan to name
brand Kelly Services Engineering/IT staffing to the South Florida
market.
. Experienced driving new business through networking, prospecting, and
cold calling.
. Responsible for developing business in South Florida by leveraging
existing relationships and prospecting for new clients.
. Ability to obtain detailed soft / hard skill requirements from
existing and prospective clients.
. Maintain a collaborative relationship with the recruiting staff while
providing detailed Engineering/IT requirements.
. Establishes recruiting priorities relative to open requirements.
. Strong communication and organizational skills in order to maintain a
level of activity including qualifying prospects, scheduling client
meetings, and generating revenue.
Entech Networks Fort Lauderdale, Florida
2011 - 2013
Digital Media Business Development Manager
Entech is also a privately-held, fully certified Women's Business
Enterprise (WBE), which allows our clients to take advantage of diversity
spend quota incentives. Entech is represented by the Women's Business
Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and is also a founding member of the
U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce (USWCC)
. Responsible for requirement definition, marketing, sourcing (cold
calling, networking, CRM research, national job boards, social
networking, etc.), interviewing, presentation and closing of
candidates on a National level.Specialize in the placement of
interactive marketing professionals including: Interactive project
managers, digital strategist, brand planner, eCommerce account
directors, SEO, SEM, media buyers, creative, emerging media, social
media, online community management, business development. Anything in
the interactive / online / digital space on a National Level.
CompHealth, Rehab Department (Perm) Fort Lauderdale, Florida
2010 - 2011
Full Desk Recruiter
Full life cycle recruitment for CompHealth rehabilitation department.
Responsible for working with both clients and candidates for placing
professionals in the rehab departments for permanent positions on a
National level.
. Positions that I focused on were Physical Therapists, Occupational
Therapists, Repertory Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, and
Occupational Therapist Assistants.
. Responsible for Recruitment on a national level which included cold
calling (minimum of 50 calls per day), behavioral interviews,
generating leads and premarketing actively seeking candidates to
prospective clients.
. Account Management responsibilities included premarketing candidates,
understanding current job requirements, submitting qualified
candidates to the open job requirements and maintaining a relationship
with clientele for future business.
. Worked with proprietary systems as well as recruitment online based
sites such as Monster, CareerBuilder, and various industry focused
sites for the rehab industry.
EDUCATION & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Bachelor's Degree -Communication Design
Pratt Institute
Graduate U/X Certificate Program - www.bentley.edu/centers/user-
experience ux-certificate-program
Bentley University
VOLUNTEER WORK
SFIMA - South Florida Interactive Marketing Association - Board Member and
Secretary
South Florida User Experience Meetup
SKILLS
Adobe suite, Salesforce, UX Gofer, Qualtrics, Axure interactive wire
framing, Userzoom, Kairos and MS Office Suite and proprietary systems for
U/X
LANGUAGES
Portuguese and Spanish